Easy Southern Corn Fritters - Ultra Crispy & Cheesy!

These Cheesy Corn Fritters are lightly fried in healthy oil until perfectly crisp, fluffy, and lightly golden. Learn how to easily make this appetizer or side dish recipe with frozen, fresh, or canned corn, cheddar cheese, and a ton of Southern flavor!

RECIPE: https://www.evolvingtable.com/corn-fr...

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups sweet kernel corn, fresh, previously frozen, or canned
1 cup flour, gluten-free 1-to-1 blend
1 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. paprika
¼ tsp. garlic powder
1- 1 ¼ tsp. salt, to taste
¼ tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. sugar, optional
⅓ cup cilantro, finely chopped
2 eggs, whisked
⅓ cup milk, cashew or almond milk
1 cup shredded cheese, cheddar or Monterrey jack
2-3 Tbsp. avocado oil
Green onions, optional
Sour cream*, optional

INSTRUCTIONS:

If using previously frozen corn, either rinse it until warm water until thawed or thaw at room temperature. Dab with a paper towel until completely dried.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, paprika, salt, pepper and sugar in a large bowl.
Add corn, cilantro, whisked eggs, milk, and cheese.
Stir until mixture is well combined.
Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large stainless steel or cast iron skillet. Heat oil until it begins to sizzle.
Measure out ~⅓ cup of batter for each fritter.
Place batter for 4-5 fritters evenly spaced into the skillet. Press each one down lightly with the back of a spatula and cook for 3-4 minutes per side.
You’ll know the corn fritters are done cooking when they fluff up and turn lightly browned and crispy.
Serve corn fritters with a dollop of sour cream* or some homemade aioli with a sprinkle of green onions.

RECIPE NOTES:
*Use vegan sour cream if vegetarian or dairy-free.
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